I was responding to a friend’s query as to when my birthday is. My response to her was that every day that I wake up, I take a moment to give thanks, then have the opportunity to experience great joy because I can get up and exercise, move, dance and feel my body – make it do wonderful things that inspire me, calm me and remind me what love is. That’s my birthday.
Animals don’t celebrate birthdays, holidays…they just are. Just to be. Sounds so simple that it’s seemingly too simple. But to stay in a moment and to experience that momment – ahh! Not to have to run to the computer, get the phone, go anywhere, do anything — just be. Basic necessities – shelter and food when you are hungry. No more, no less. These things are cause for celebration.
Every day, every morning when I wake up, I try to remind myself that this is the day I am born. I am still in the playground and I have the opportunity to rise to the power and greatness that the Creator gave us all the ability to be. It takes my mind off of trivial problems and things I can’t control, raises my gratitude to the heavens. I am breathing and still a part of all life and still have the opportunity to develop, explore and contribute my gifts. To have the privilege to be able to do that is the greatest cause for celebration.
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. Gratitude, luxury, privilege – gratitude.
I still have time to get ready to get ready. I can still prepare, explore, expand.
I get to watch birds fly, fox run. Listen to the wind, feel the wind.
Watch rain fall, snow fall, the sun rise … my spirit rise.
Celebrate every day, every moment. Understand our presence here is a gift – an absolute gift. Sing praises, celebrate and say thank you for this Birth Day!
I instead celebrate milestones, every babystep, every little accomplishment. Pat myself on the back for a moment, then regain perspective and realize it was nothing because there is still so far to go, then move on to the next thing. All the time recognizing that this life is not my own. It is a gift and I struggle to try to remain in praise and be grateful for everything.
Happy Birthday Every, Every Day.
